Louella Sue Loyd, 91, of Gassaway, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. Born on July 17, 1934, in Braxton County, West Virginia, Louella was the beloved daughter of the late Arley Byrne and Bertha Mae Singleton Self. In addition to her parents, Louella was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Alvie Ray Loyd; brother Byrne Junior Self (Virginia “Jenny”); sister Mamie Lea Lipps VanHorn (Ira Lawrence Lipps and Charlie Van ...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Barbara Agnes Walker announces her peaceful passing on January 22, 2026, at the age of 87, in her residence in Belington, West Virginia. Born on June 23, 1938 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania to Frederick George Strohm and Agnes Cecilia (Johns) Strohm, Barbara was a devoted mother and friend. Barbara graduated from Highlands High School (formerly Har-brack High School) and thereafter was an active presence in her community, tending to family and ...

Ida Mae (Bragg) Waugh, 94, of Weston, WV went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 under the compassionate care of Primrose Assisted Living in Marion, OH. She was born in Nicholas County, WV on October 6, 1931 daughter of the late James William Bragg and Ella Mae (Garrett) Bragg. In addition to her parents, Ida was preceded in death by a sister, Dolores Casey. Cherishing the life of Ida are her children, Robert Waugh, Jr. and wife, Marcia of Weston, WV, Cheryl ...

James “Jim” Lee Shields, 81, of Clarksburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg. Jim was born in Stumptown on July 24, 1944, a son of the late Frances and Oscar Shields. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Arlena Jarvis; one sister, Charlotte Miller; and two brothers-in-law: Fred Church and Austin White. Jim is survived by his wife, Ellen Kay Harris Shields; two daughters; two sons; two ste...

Christopher Nelson Cunningham, 44, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Mon Health Medical Center. Born on April 3, 1981, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Christopher was the beloved son of the late Carl Jackson Jr. and Sand Cunningham. Christopher was a proud high school graduate whose heart was as big as his smile. He found joy in the simple pleasures of life—spending hours playing video games, casting a line while fishing, and showing a deep love and kin...

Velma Jean Shaffer, 93, of Philippi, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Broaddus Hospital. Born September 9, 1932, in Newburg, West Virginia, Velma was the daughter of Arthur and Arizonia (Wolfe) Matlick. On May 27, 1950, she married the love of her life, Karl Shaffer Jr. Their marriage spanned nearly 68 years until Karl’s passing on July 15, 2018. Velma lived a full, busy, and independent life. A 1950 graduate of Kasson High School, she was...

Gary Charles “Charlie” Tallman, known affectionately as “Bo” to his coworkers at J.F. Allen, age 78 of Belington, WV passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Nella’s-Autumn Lake Nursing Home in Elkins, WV, following a period of declining health. Born on December 30, 1947, Charlie was the son of the late Jennings Tallman and Helen (Wright) Tallman. On October 26, 1974, he married his beloved wife, Shirley (Kesling) Tallman who preceded him in death. Charlie is survived by his...

Michael Douglas O’Kelly, age 91, of West Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia. He was born on February 18, 1934, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Clarksburg, beginning a life devoted to thought, service, compassion, and living life with purpose and meaning. Michael was a Unitarian minister for more than fifty years, serving congregations and communities with intellectual rigor, deep empathy, and unwavering respect for the dig...

Connie Miller Burk, age 72, of Buckhannon, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Holbrook Healthcare Center where she had resided for the past several years. She was born on November 1, 1953, in Webster County, a daughter of the late Russell Postalwait and Margie M. Burns Hull. She was united in marriage on August 10, 1974, to Virgil D. Miller, to whom she was married until 1991. On December 22, 1996, she was united in marriage to Dannie Ray Burk who preceded her in death on March 24, 2012. In a...

Geraldine (Bryan) Mouser, age 93, a resident of Philippi, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 18, 2026 at the Mountain Living Assisted Care Facility in Belington, WV where she had been a resident under the care of Mountain Hospice since September. Geraldine was born on December 11, 1932 in Arden, WV to the late Charles H. and Virginia (Stemple) Bryan. On May 27, 1950 she married her high school sweetheart James Linwood Mouser who proceeded her in death on April 14, 2001. They h...